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Breastfeeding help

alsemroalsemro member
in December 2018 Moms
Hey ladies!
This is my second child and first time breastfeeding. I have been doing good with lactation (up until recently) and my son has been doing good with latching. As I was pumping I feel like I haven't been producing as much as I used to. After pumping I could produce anywhere from 2.5 oz to 4.5 oz. Today I have only pumped once and made 2oz.
I feel like I'm not producing enough or could do better. Now I know that I should pump more than what I do. My son just keeps eating so I don't or hes asleep and the moment I move him he cries. If I leave him to cry he will keep going anf going. Question is if I pump more starting today with all the normal feedings will I produce more? My son can eat and eat until my nipple hurts (I've been using nipple cream). I have to use a nipple shield to feed I have tried not using it but he doesn't latch that well without it. 
-Could you ladies give tips?! 
-Has anyone tried the lactation cookies or recipes (post the recipes please)? Have they worked?
-is it normal to only get 2 to 4oz out of pumping?especially if he keeps eating.
-how often should I pump?

please no bashing this is my first time that I'm breastfeeding. With my first I gave her formula.

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Re: Breastfeeding help

  • katy0990katy0990 member
    Pumping more can increase your production. However, getting 2-4 oz after nursingbis pretty good! I wouldn’t worry too much about your production. I did use fenugreek, blessed thistle, and mother’s milk tea last time, to increase my production. Good luck!
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  • echo-charlietangoecho-charlietango member
    edited January 2019
    @alsemro
    • Nobody here (the December 2018 regulars at least) is going to "bash you" for feeding a baby, that's asinine.
    • Google "power pumping" a lot of people use it to boost their supply.
    • Nobody can really tell you how often to pump - it's different for every mom & baby.
    • I ate a lot of lactation cookies (ready-to-eat like these, Amazon), and lactation teas - neither increased my supply. They won't hurt as long as you're not allergic, but don't expect miracles.
    • Drink all of the fluids! General hydration is key.
    NTNP since Dec 2012 | TTC since Jan 2016
    Dx: Unspecified IF
    BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks
    BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018 :love:
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  • ebk20ebk20 member
    Pumping more will help increase your supply but dont beat yourself up if you can't do it more, it is a lot of work to set up and get baby settled timing wise. Once a day is still great. Look into power pumping as well.

    I've made these cookies and they are good but I can't say for sure that they increase your supply but it wont hurt and they taste great! 

    https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-lactation-cookies-by-noel-trujillo-192346

    Definitely lots of water!
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